Types of Slopes

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What is a positive slope?

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A positive slope indicates that as the x-value increases, the y-value also increases. It is represented by a line that rises from left to right.

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What is a negative slope?

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A negative slope indicates that as the x-value increases, the y-value decreases. It is represented by a line that falls from left to right.

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What is a zero slope?

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A zero slope indicates that there is no change in the y-value as the x-value changes. It is represented by a horizontal line.

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What is an undefined slope?

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An undefined slope occurs when a vertical line is drawn, meaning the x-value does not change while the y-value does.

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What type of slope does the equation y = 2x + 3 have?

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Positive slope.

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What type of slope does the equation y = -4x + 1 have?

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Negative slope.

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What type of slope does the equation y = 0 have?

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Zero slope.

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What type of slope does the equation x = 5 have?

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Undefined slope.

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How can you identify a positive slope on a graph?

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A line that rises from left to right.

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How can you identify a negative slope on a graph?

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A line that falls from left to right.